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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 299,907
Posted By $chlitz
Where the heck are you guys finding the little...

Where the heck are you guys finding the little plastic plugs like the one used to plug the black plastic air distribution runner? I went to Autozone, Advance and Harbor Freight and found nothing. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
I'm 99% certain the VCG is leaking since the...

I'm 99% certain the VCG is leaking since the smell and visible smoke all originate from the rear of the valve cover. I've replaced it before due to leaking in the same general area, so I'm pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Yeah, I know. It really only happens when it's...

Yeah, I know. It really only happens when it's below 20f and the engine is cold, which is pretty much leaving for work in the am and leaving work in the PM. It's a bit tricky trying to start the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Any chance you could be a bit more specific? ...

Any chance you could be a bit more specific? When I click on your name and go to "Find all posts..." it shows me every single post AND comment you ever made. I'm not really about to sift through...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Wow! Thanks for that tip! Found the post on...

Wow! Thanks for that tip! Found the post on another forum. I'll definitely be trying this method!

The biggest issue I have with everything here is that my X5 is my main vehicle. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Crap. Do I really need to remove the fan again...

Crap. Do I really need to remove the fan again to do the oil filter housing gasket? That thing was a NIGHTMARE to get back on last time. Ugh... :banghead: Again, a job that requires hands the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Funny, I've had an oil filter housing gasket...

Funny, I've had an oil filter housing gasket laying around for a few years now, just never got around to doing it. Not sure who the manufacturer is, will have to check. I'm sure it's probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 03:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
I supposed I should just suck it up and do the...

I supposed I should just suck it up and do the whole shebang:

Cold Weather dipstick tube
Cold Weather CCV system (or PCV/Catch can mod)
Valve Cover Gasket set

Should probably do them in that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
The VCG is definitely leaking. The VCG will...

The VCG is definitely leaking. The VCG will definitely be replaced by OEM gasket set. I've read most all the threads on VCG manufacturers, materials, longevity, etc, etc, etc, so I've got all that....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Yeah, I've read plenty of threads about which VCG...

Yeah, I've read plenty of threads about which VCG set is best. I decided to go with OEM (at least according to ECS), which we still don't really know for certain who manufactures it. I haven't had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By $chlitz
Another leaky VCG thread...

Hey all...so I definitely have a leaking VCG. Smoke coming from rear of valve cover, getting into cabin. Just started a few weeks ago after a few REALLY cold days here in Wisconsin. Car currently...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,917
Posted By $chlitz
I actually thought about this after my last...

I actually thought about this after my last post...I guess the caliper carrier would just come off WITH the rotor. Yeah, duh on me. It's still Monday, right? I may still try the "biting" sockets...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,917
Posted By $chlitz
This is my next course of action. Good excuse to...

This is my next course of action. Good excuse to add another set of randomly useful tools to the toolbox.



I don't understand how this would work if the bolt is actually threaded into the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,917
Posted By $chlitz
Update: Yesterday I went to do the brakes again,...

Update: Yesterday I went to do the brakes again, this time starting with the passenger side, which I didn't try last time before I got discouraged. Both carrier bolts came right off with a quick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,917
Posted By $chlitz
Definitely loosening them. Those buggers are ON...

Definitely loosening them. Those buggers are ON THERE. Going to try more heat and a longer breaker bar today. Yes, I'm replacing the rotors as well.

This still doesn't really address my concern...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,917
Posted By $chlitz
Front Caliper Carrier Bolts

So I went to do my front brakes a few weeks ago and for the life of me, couldn't get the caliper carrier bolts off. I tried some heat, lots of penetrating fluid, breaker bar, impact gun...split a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,306
Posted By $chlitz
I'll be honest...I'm so sick and tired of...

I'll be honest...I'm so sick and tired of throwing parts at this thing, it's currently on the chopping block. There is ALWAYS something that needs addressing. My 2001 had 89k on it when I bought it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,543
Posted By $chlitz
Rear Shock Replacement - DIY anywhere??

i searched and searched, but came up empty...just wondering if anyone knows of an existing DIY for rear shock replacement--NOT air suspension, just standard shocks. i'm thinking it can't be all that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By $chlitz
strange squealing noise...

so i have a strange squealing noise coming from around the DISA (which i just replaced about 6 months ago). my first thought is vacuum leak, but the weird thing is the noise is loudest on idle and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By $chlitz
haha...I wouldn't exactly say I "know how to use...

haha...I wouldn't exactly say I "know how to use INPA"...I know how to pull and clear codes, but that's about it. Haven't had the guts to really delve any deeper yet.

Car has 95k miles on stock...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2013, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By $chlitz
Diagnostic help...

So the other day I'm driving to work when all of a sudden the car loses power, feels like it wants to dies but doesn't. I managed to limp it the 15 minutes to work, but it felt very, very wrong. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,306
Posted By $chlitz
resurrecting this one... so i've been...

resurrecting this one...

so i've been acquiring parts to address the noise issue, just wondering if anyone has anything to add to this list that i should be doing while i'm at it...here's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,660
Posted By $chlitz
Rotational scraping noise from front end

i've got a new noise coming from my front end, and i'm pretty sure it started two weeks ago after i had my wheels off. it is NOT the brakes--the noise comes and goes, speeds up/slows down with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,306
Posted By $chlitz
so...one vote for VANOS, one vote for water pump...

so...one vote for VANOS, one vote for water pump or pulley bearings. anyone else want to add their two cents?? bueller? bueller?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,306
Posted By $chlitz
i realize they are not related to VANOS...just...

i realize they are not related to VANOS...just wondering what kind of maintenance should be done with my mileage (90k). i just purchased the truck a few months ago. figured since i'll be in there...
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